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Sweden's Worst Mass Shooting

Staff Writer

A mass shooting at an adult education center in Örebro, Sweden has left 11 people dead, including the gunman, and five others seriously wounded.

A mass shooting at an adult education center in Örebro, Sweden has left at least 11 people dead, including the gunman, and five others seriously wounded. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday afternoon, is considered the worst mass shooting in Swedish history.

According to officials, the gunman's motive has not been determined, and police are still investigating the incident. The victims, all over the age of 18, were students at the Campus Risbergska school, which offers primary and secondary educational classes for adults, as well as vocational training and programs for people with intellectual disabilities.

Three women and two men, all with gunshot wounds, underwent surgery at Örebro University Hospital and are in serious but stable condition. Another woman was treated for minor injuries and is stable. Two of the gunshot victims are in intensive care.

Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer described the shooting as "an event that shakes our entire society to its core." King Carl XVI Gustaf and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson ordered flags to be flown at half-staff at the Royal Palace and government buildings.

The shooting started after many students had gone home following a national exam. Students sheltered in nearby buildings, and other parts of the school were evacuated following the shooting. Authorities are still working to identify the deceased.

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Police discovered the gunman dead at the school when they arrived. It is unclear how the gunman died. Roberto Eid Forest, head of the local police, said that the school's large premises made it difficult for officers to search the campus and ensure there were no more victims.

Police heard gunshots when they arrived and initially thought they were being fired upon. Six officers were treated for smoke inhalation, but there was no fire. Investigators will spend Wednesday seeking information from witnesses and checking any video footage of the attack.

Police have not released a possible motive, but authorities said there were no suspected connections to terrorism at this point. Police raided the suspect's home after Tuesday's shooting, but it is unclear what they found.

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